PPT-The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Dr Latifah Al Oboudi 2012 Vitamins Essential Dietary Components Vitamins are essential organic compounds needed for important metabolic reactions in the body . Vitamin A. A. Fat soluble. , carotene converts to vitamin A for . vision, growth, nerves. Liver, yellow fruits and vegetables, oranges, pears, broccoli. Night blindness, poor eye sight, poor skin and hair. Fat-Soluble Vitamins. Presented by Chris Masterjohn, PhD. September, 2013 Regional Wise Traditions Conference. Portland, OR. This content of this talk is the independent work of Chris Masterjohn and does not necessarily represent the positions or opinions of the University of Illinois.. . Dr. Amani . Aliwi. . Alrasheedi. . Assoc. Prof. . Food & Nutrition Department. KAU. Definition and Characteristics. Vitamins are . carbon-containing compounds (organic) . that regulate a wide range of body processes.. One of a group of compounds, including fats, phospholipids & steroids, that mix poor, if at all, with water . What are lipids?. Provides essential fatty acids-which your body cannot manufacture. Maintenance of healthy skin. Understanding Vitamins. Vitamins. Needed in small amounts. Not an energy source. Individual units rather than long chains. Essential for normal functioning, growth, and maintenance of the body. Understanding Vitamins. 1. What is the main function of vitamins and minerals?. . . To regulate body functions. 2. What foods are many of the vitamins and minerals we . need found in?. . . Fruits and Vegetables. Intro to . Topics. Vitamins. Water-soluble . vitamins. vitamin . B. vitamin . C. Fat-soluble . vitamins. vitamin . A. vitamin . D. vitamin . E. vitamin . K. 2. Vitamins . 3. Vitamins. Vitamins are micronutrients. Food Fact. Fats protect internal organs from shock and injury, insulate the body, and promote healthy skin. .. Fats provide 9 calories per gram.. Definitions. Fat:. A nutrient that is essential for body energy, insulation and . 7-10. 28g. 11-14. 42g. 15-18. 55g. 19-50. 55g. 50+. 53g. Protein. : . Protein contains nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. It is also made up of . essential amino. –. acids. and . non-essential. M.sc.. Zainab Mohsen . F.I.C.M.S Path Dr. Ammar Hatem. Al-. Mustaqbal. University College. Anesthesia Techniques Department. Introduction of Vitamins. Organic molecules, essential for the normal growth and development, required in tiny amounts. Vitamins. Definition. - Complex organic substances vital for life.. Function. – Combines with enzymes to help chemical reactions take place.. Megadoses. – . excessively large amounts of vitamins. We need vitamins in our diets, because our bodies can’t synthesize them quickly enough to meet our daily needs.. Vitamins have three characteristics:. 1- They’re natural components of foods; usually present in very small amounts. Vitamins were discovered at the beginning of the twentieth century.. An essential, non-caloric, organic nutrient needed in tiny amounts in the diet for normal function, growth and maintenance.. They are not a source of calories.. By C. Kohn. Based on “Canine Feeding and Nutrition” by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and “Nutrition” by Tiffany Griffin, . Baker College. Introduction . While dogs may be carnivores, they like and need a variety of foods.